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PHRM 822 PUP Medication Lists > #3 Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold > Flashcards

#3 Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards

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BRAND NAME: loratadine

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Claritin

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COMMON STRENGTHS: loratadine

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5mg, 10mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: loratadine

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: loratadine

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  • allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
  • allergic allergies
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COUNSELING TIPS: loratadine

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headache

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BRAND NAME: diphenhydramine

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Benadryl

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COMMON STRENGTHS: diphenhydramine

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12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: diphenhydramine

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q4-6h PRN for allergies, 50mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

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INDICATIONS/USE: diphenhydramine

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  • allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • insomnia
  • itching
  • motion sickness
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COUNSELING TIPS: diphenhydramine

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  • drowsiness
  • alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • paradoxical hyperactivity in children
  • dry mouth
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BRAND NAME: fluticasone

A

Flonase

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COMMON STRENGTHS: fluticasone

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50mcg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: fluticasone

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2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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INDICATIONS/USE: fluticasone

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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COUNSELING TIPS: fluticasone

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  • gently shake before each use
  • may take several days for full effect
  • headache
  • sore throat
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BRAND NAME: montelukast

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Singulair

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COMMON STRENGTHS: montelukast

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4mg, 5mg, 10mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: montelukast

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QD

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INDICATIONS/USE: montelukast

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  • chronic nasal allergy symptoms
  • asthma
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COUNSELING TIPS: montelukast

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  • don’t use for an acute asthma attack
  • headache
  • take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed
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BRAND NAME: albuterol sulfate

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ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

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COMMON STRENGTHS: albuterol sulfate

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COMMON FREQUENCY: albuterol sulfate

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  • 2 puffs PO q4-6h PRN
  • prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 mins before exercise
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INDICATIONS/USE: albuterol sulfate

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acute asthma symptoms

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COUNSELING TIPS: albuterol sulfate

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  • shake well
  • increased heart rate
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BRAND NAME: budesonide and formoterol

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COMMON STRENGTHS: budesonide and formoterol

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80mcg/4.5mcg, 160mcg/4.5mcg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: budesonide and formoterol

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2 puffs twice daily

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INDICATIONS/USE: budesonide and formoterol

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  • asthma
  • COPD
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COUNSELING TIPS: budesonide and formoterol

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  • shake well
  • rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
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BRAND NAME: benzonatate

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COMMON STRENGTHS: benzonatate

A

100mg, 200mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: benzonatate

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INDICATIONS/USE: benzonatate

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cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

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COUNSELING TIPS: benzonatate

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  • drowsiness
  • do not chew (numbing and choking)
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BRAND NAME: dextromethorphan (OTC)

A

Delsym (OTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: dextromethorphan (OTC)

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COMMON FREQUENCY: dextromethorphan (OTC)

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INDICATIONS/USE: dextromethorphan (OTC)

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cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

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COUNSELING TIPS: dextromethorphan (OTC)

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  • shake well
  • potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose
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BRAND NAME: guaifenesin (OTC)

A

Mucinex (OTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: guaifenesin (OTC)

A

600mg, 1200mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: guaifenesin (OTC)

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INDICATIONS/USE: guaifenesin (OTC)

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expectorant to loosen chest congestion

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COUNSELING TIPS: guaifenesin (OTC)

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  • drink lots of water to thin mucus
  • nausea
46
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BRAND NAME: pseudophedrine (BTC)

A

Sudafed (BTC)

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COMMON STRENGTHS: pseudophedrine (BTC)

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30mg, 120mg, 240mg

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COMMON FREQUENCY: pseudophedrine (BTC)

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60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn

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INDICATIONS/USE: pseudophedrine (BTC)

A

nasal decongestant

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COUNSELING TIPS: pseudophedrine (BTC)

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  • increased heart rate
  • jitters
  • insomnia

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